2013 Will Go Down As A Very Weird Year
The other one was 1975. At least in my lifetime. 1975 was weird for good reasons and bad.
2013
Why Progressives and New Yorkers Should Fear Bill de Blasio
Have you ever wondered why moments end? I wrote about the Irish Moment and the Jewish Moment and the Gay Moment on Saturday.
Why Christmas 2013 Is The Most Important Christmas Ever
The only Christmas I remember getting everything I wanted was in 1975.
Merry Christmas
H/T Bob the retiree Trying to keep the old Christian virtues in check on Christmas.
This I know to be true
The vices are, indeed, let loose, and they wander and do damage.
Ghosts Organize in Alton, Illinois
Alton, Illinois â Spirits of the dead in the river city of Alton, Illinois, voted last night to organize as a union affiliated with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
How the AP, Huffpo, and Business Insider Lie About Climate
Dina Spector breathlessly reports that “December Heat Wave Smashes Temperature Records In New York City” on Business Insider.
How Phil Robertson, Duck Dynasty, and A&E Killed the Gay Moment
Have you ever seen a moment end? I watched Duck Dynasty once or twice.
Here's a Secret about the GOP My Friends Told Me Not To Share
I nearly killed my nephew, Scott, when he was about seven-years-old. I was 15 or so.
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Divergent
A_t least once every human should have to run for his life, to teach him that milk does not come from supermarkets, that safety does not come from policemen, that ânewsâ is not something that happens to other people.
Guest Post: An Open Letter to Millennials from Bob the Retiree
Submitted by Bob, the retiree: To the Millennials of America, All you sniveling, whining, crybaby Millennials need to quit your complaining and get signed up with Obamacare as soon as possible.
How to Regain Control Over Government
“There’s something happening here. What it is ain’t exactly clear.
My Favorite St. Louis Tea Party Wasn't a Tea Party At All
My son, Jack, crashed into the house about midnight. (Not literally. He just made a lot of noise coming through the door.
What Was The High Water Mark for St. Louis Tea Party?
Do you realize that’s been nearly five years since I wrote this post?
How Cliches Can Scratch Your Back
When I was three, a cat jumped off the roof of a screened deck onto my back as I was walking up the stairs to the deck.
How is Obama's Julia Like Pristomyrmex Punctatus?
Before I answer that, a little science. Scientists study all kinds of things.
What Would Buckley Do?
I wanted to be William F. Buckley Jr. All I lacked was his intellect, education, and unique experiences.
Know When To Fight Your Own
I can be pretty hard on Republicans. Not hard enough for some. Too hard for others.
How to Avoid Collateral Damage When Hunting for RINOs
Lowell Weicker was a RINO. So was Lincoln Chaffe for a while. And John Linsday, the mayor who tried to destroy New York City in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Here's the Most Encouraging Thing John Boehner Ever Said
Today on ABC’s This Week, Speaker of the House John Boehner spoke very powerful words about himself.
4 Reasons Why House Republicans Should Pass a Clean Debt Ceiling Bill Now *UPDATE*
Yeah, I know. Obama’s childish, petulant, and tyrannical tantrums over the continuing resolution makes me want to fight like an angry cat, too.
Organizers Needed for Truckers Drive for the Constitution in St. Louis
Will help coordinate highway overpass demonstrations to support the patriotic truckers? Americaâs truckers are heading to Washington, DC to demand respect for the Constitution.
Obama's Loathsome War on WWII Vets Deserves Our Scorn and Fury
I’m sure you’ve all see the reports. WWII Veterans asked the White House for permission to visit the World War II Memorial in case of a shutdown.
Shutdown Week Could Turn Into Big Win for Republicans
“I shouldn’t have to offer anything.” Barack Obama on why he’s shutting down the government.
I've Learned the House GOP Is A Lot Tougher Than Senate
I was wrong. As the continuing resolution fight approached, I expected House Republicans to cave.
Why I Expect Much More of Republicans on Obamacare
Sam Adams and friends risked their lives in the commission of a felony in their outrage over government overreach.
How Roy Blunt Failed Missouri Today
The Republican primary for US Senate in 2016 will actually be a battle for an empty seat.
How Lonely Is Roy Blunt?
Imagine how isolated Roy Blunt must feel. Senator Blunt is a party man.
Mitch McConnell Vows To Help Harry Reid Fund Obamacare
Harry Reid needs six Republicans to fund Obamacare. Mitch McConnell signed up immediately.
Why Millennials Will Be Poor Their Whole Lives
Since the 1980s, the AARP has been lobbying Congress and the White House.
Did Obama Aid the Kenyan Mall Massacre?
I never thought I’d have to ask. In Nairobi, Kenya, al Qaeda terrorists stormed an upscale mall yesterday to kill all the Christians.
Evolution of Government
People are natural creatures. People were created without earthly masters. People are born free to choose.
Why the Fed Will End Itself. With a Disaster
Listen carefully. Rewind and listen again. This is Jimmy Rogers talking about Ben Bernanke’s legacy.
House Unites To Defund Obamacare
I had no idea this was coming when I wrote my blog post on gratitude at midnight.
What Happens When You Count Your Blessings?
I think I was upset about losing a baseball game. I donât remember.
How You Can Help a Brave Missouri Senator and Win an AR-15
For years, conservatives have relied on a handful of brave State Senators to block really bad bills.
Here's the Secret to Finding a Perfect Candidate That No one's Telling You About: Guest Post
There’s no such thing as a perfect candidate. So quit waiting for one, and quit staying at home and casting a protest vote.
Guest Post: Why is it that we expect more from elected public servants than from ourselves?
_Historic Veto Session leaves Missourians frustrated. _ Why is it that we expect more from elected public servants than from ourselves?
Who Will Be Americaâs Clothing Czar
Are you ready for Americaâs first Clothing Czar? According to RightQuestion.org, this person, âwill decide what you will wear every day for the next four years.
Firing John Kerry Is Obamaâs Only Hope for Credibility
John Kerry isnât fit for Secretary of State, and the whole world knows it.
Obamaâs Utterly Incoherent Syria Strategy
Obama pitched war to a war-weary America, and all he got back was a yawn.
Eric Cantor and the Trojan Rabbit
Eric Cantorâs latest tactic in the battle to defund Obamacare reminds me of the Trojan Rabbit in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
White House Common Sense Test Is Bassackwards
The White House admits it has no hard evidence that the Syrian government launched the alleged chemical weapons attack.
Republicans Need Marketing Consultants
I got four emails from Republican candidates today. They all sucked. Iâve made every mistake they made, so I wonât beat anyone up over it.
I Had a Nightmare
A Scenario: 1. The USA bombs Syria 2. Syria bombs Israel 3. The USA and Israel bomb Syria 4.
Little Wars Waste Lives. Go Big Or Stay Home
War is too damn serious to fight in half-measures or for a president’s pride.
8 Reasons I Oppose War in Syria
I’ve devoted this week to fighting Obama’s march to war in Syria. And I am ready to change parties over this issue.
Have You Noticed How Political Lines Are Blurring?
Over the years Iâve said and written nasty things about liberals. Liberals, progressives, lefties, whatever the name.
Am I Crazy If I Don't Believe the President?
John McCain and John Boehner believe him. John Kerry believes him. Nancy Pelosi, too.
How Ann Wagner Should Commit to Defunding Obamacare
The House GOP leadership has a problem. The conservative base wants Boehner to use the continuing resolution to force a showdown over Obamacare.
And the inspiring truth about teachers
Samantha. She’s the daughter every parent hopes for. Diligent. Dedicated. Kind to a fault.
The Devastating Truth About Teachers' Unions
The stronger the union the weaker the learnin'. According to Harvard Business Review, students learn less in states with stronger teachers' unions.
50 Years Later Dr. Kingâs Dream Becomes a Night Terror
It was one of the greatest speeches in the history of speaking. It promoted two self-evident goods: freedom and equality.
Why Self-governance Training Is the Most Important Training Youâll Ever Receive
I just finished Level 1 Training with the Center for Self-Governance. While I have a long way to go to complete the training, I can tell you I needed this.
What Can Missouri Legislators Learn From 19th Century St. Louis Politicians?
Iâll let one of my favorite thinkers, St. Louis native Don Peppers, tell about St.
August 15 Is The Next After Party with Heritage Tavern
**PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR____** OUR NEXT BIG AFTER PARTY EVENT!____ It is Thursday, August 15, at 7:00 P.
How I Would Vote on Gay Marriage Cases
Iâm not a lawyer. And Iâm not particularly smart. But that doesnât stop me from writing my opinion.
Hereâs A Great Way To Connect to Americaâs Founding: 1776
Get into the spirit of â76 with a great live musical # You probably didnât know that I was a theatre guy in high school and college.
There Were No Rogue Agents In the IRS Scandal
They were all looking at me. Staring, actually. I looked around the silent sales room.
One Word Explains the Avalanche of Obama Scandals
I’m a coward. It was the final zone inspection of boot camp. Navy Recruit Training.
Letâs Buy David Hanneberry a New Boat
David Hanneberry lost the love of his life in the capture of Suspect Twoâhis boat.
Thin-Slicing, Experts, and the Power of the Human Brain Help Capture Suspect Two Alive
The police in Watertown responded magnificently. But the most brilliant strategic move gets little notice from the press.
San Francisco Is The Liberal Dream
Iâm in San Francisco this week. Iâm taking notes. I just walked past a carbon-copy of my little doggy Stella guarding her homeless master who was sleeping on the stoop of a building at 8th and Mission.
Thoughts on Boston Marathon Bombing
. . . What Your Definition of Terrorism Is # I heard a lot of people giving their opinions of what constitutes âterrorism.
This Is What Evil Looks Like In Action **UPDATES**
This is a Vine clip of the first explosion at the Boston Marathon.
The April After Party is Thursday at Yacovelliâs
Please join us as we host Ray Cunio talking to us about Agenda 21.
One Strong Leader Can Keep Congress In Line
Why do our members of Congress disappoint us? Why do they seem to put their personal interests ahead of the mission we elected them to do?
Kudos to President Obama For Touching the Third Rail
President Obama submitted a budget wildly out of balance that increases taxes across the board.
This. Not That.
https://youtu.be/mQNqZFqQoMU Please share this. Youâll look good. About the Real Conservative National Committee
I Will Be On Panel at Show-Me Cannabis Conference April 13
Gary Weigert, State Rep. Paul Curtman, and I will share a panel at Show-Me Cannabis Reform Spring Conference Saturday, April 13 from 1:45 to 2:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza Downtown, 200 N.
Maybe Itâs the New Season of Mad Men
This post is a bit unusual for me. Strange and disturbing thoughts crowded my mind tonightâSunday, March 7.
Hey Reince Priebus: Fire Mike Shields
On Tuesday, RNC Chief of Staff, Mike Shields, lashed out at the “professional right” and grassroots groups, blaming conservatives for all that ails the GOP.
Two US House Members From Missouri Want to Protect Your Bank Deposits. You Can Help.
âOver my dead body.â Thatâs how Rep. Ann Wagnerâs (R-MO) described her opposition to any attempts by the US government to seize retirement accounts or bank deposits.
Tuesday Is Election Day. Here's What You Need to Know
Before I get to Election Day . . . Join Bill Hennessy at The Creek in Washington, MO # First, a plug.
You Must Be Registered and Signed In to Comment
Sorry for the change, but I’m tired of tracing down fake names to proxy servers in Jamaica and Dubai.
Today Is National Stomp On Marx Day
Join the fun and Stomp On Marx! Stomping on things is all the rage on some college campuses.
Use This One Word Because It Makes You More Influential
Don’t ask me to explain why the human brain works the way it does.
ACTION: You Can Save the 2nd Amendment in Missouri *UPDATE* Senate Committee Approves the Bill
A lot of activity on the 2nd Amendment front. [caption id=“attachment_13149” align=“alignright” width=“359”] The 2nd Amendment needs your help Wednesday, March 27 in Jefferson City[/caption]
Get Rewarded Just For Reading Hennessy's View
This couldn’t get any easier. Look over to the right. See this?
Before You Slam the Loudons for Reality TV Show, Watch This
Our old friends John and Gina Loudon appear on ABCâs Celebrity Wife Swap this Thursday, March 28.
It Begins: US Plans to Tax Deposits in Swiss Accounts
Reuters reports (via ZeroHedge) that Switzerland has reached a secret deal with the United States to assist the US government in conducted a Cyprus-style confiscation of deposits held in Swiss bank accounts.
Palm Sunday Snowstorm of 2013
[gallery ids=“13479,13480,13481,13482,13483,13484,13485,13486,13492”] Here’s what Twitterdom is saying about the Palm Sunday Snowstorm:
We Need a Stronger Third Eye
What do we look like to people who aren’t politics wonks? And why does it matter?
Rockwood School District Wants More Money But State Audit Found It Mismanages The Money It Has
Were Rockwood School District to shut down, the entire bond-issue-campaign-financing industry would slump into depression.
How the Condorcet Method Could Save The GOP
The RNCâs Autopsy report wants to do away with caucuses and conventions, replacing them with regional primaries.
The Weednesday Post: You Want the UN Deciding Your Stateâs Laws?
The United Nations wants our federal government to negate the laws of Colorado and Washington regarding marijuana.
If You Want Fewer Abortions, Stop Talking About How Many There Are
Iâm using abortion as an example, but this bit of science applies to all political messaging.
Vote No on Proposition P on April 2
Every penny taken from your in taxes is a penny someone else decides how to spend.
Trust Is a Bigger Problem for GOP Than Marketing
The GOPâs self-examination on the 2012 election debacle rightly identifies marketing and messaging and lack of a ground game as contributors to that mess.
If You Vote in Kirkwood School District, Listen Up
In the past 15 years, Kirkwood School Districts operation costs have skyrocketed almost 100 percent.
Here's Why John Danforth's Attack On Ed Martin Is So Bad for the GOP
Old Jack Danforth is a troubled man. [caption id=“attachment_13392” align=“alignright” width=“300”] “You once called me a ‘warped, frustrated old man.
One Sentence Explains Everything About Pope Francis
An enduring criticism of the Church over a millennium involves its wealth and opulence.
Why Compromise Is Like Half a Boob Job
A man wants his wife to get breast implants. His wife doesnât want it.
Why the Missouri DORâs Enhanced Interrogation Methods Should Make You Mad
Pulled from comments, in response to TJ, you asked: “I am somewhat confused about the current outrage.
Breaking: Dem Appointed Director of Missouri Revenue Caught Lying to Senate
âThat is the third time youâve lied to me!â Those were the words of Missouri State Senator Kurt Schaefer to Director of Revenue Brian K.
The Weednesday Post: Guess How Much Marijuana Prohibition Costs Missouri
A lot. Marijuana prohibition costs enough to put more than 900 new police officers on the streets.
I Will Not Debate Definitions
A commenter to my blog about libertarian kids implies that libertarians are okayâas long as theyâre not, ya know, too libertarian.
Why Libertarian Kids, Not Drones, Scare McCain and Graham
Jennifer RubinâWaPoâs token conservativeâsaid it perfectly: McCain lost his cool with Rand Paul and sounded like the old man down the street screaming to the new kids on the block, âGet off my lawn!
What Climate Scientists Arenât Telling You About Global Warming
Allan Savory caused the slaughter of 40,000 elephants in a vain attempt to save the planet by stopping desertification.
This Is What Itâs Like To Take Ownership Of Your Own Life
Imagine that youâre in a large field. Dust swirls around your ankles. Only an occasional weed interrupts the rocks and sands.
Head To Jefferson City Wednesday To Fight Common Core and Medicaid Expansion
[caption id="" align=“alignleft” width=“196”] State Senator John Lamping is sponsoring a bill in the Missouri Legislature to curb privacy invasions built into Common Core State Standards.
St. Louis City Fathers Freak Out Because Police Sergeant Gary Wiegert Lobbies For Sane Marijuana Reforms
You’d think people would listen when a career police officer says we need to reform marijuana laws.
Why John McCain Wants the GOP To Go First
John McCain doesn’t want the Republican Party to outlive him. He’s afraid. Afraid that, after he’s gone, his political widow will remarry someone younger, sexier, more fun.
The WEEDnesday Post: Hereâs What Happens When a Missouri Teen Gets Caught With a Little Bit of Pot
Mary is a good student, and a tad independent. At 18, sheâs getting ready to graduate from a Catholic high school with honors.
How To Get More Twitter Followers
Unless you just want to vent, the reason you post things on Twitter is to influence people.
Republicans Lose Because They Donât Attract Enough Conservatives
For 20 years, the Battleground Poll of States (now the Politico/GW Battleground Poll) showed a freakish consistency about ideology.
Donât Miss The Brain Study That Tells You How to Influence Democrats
One of the most powerful tools of influence is fear. Decades of research shows that fear of loss is about three times as motivating as hope for gain.
Shane Schoeller Is The New MOGOP Executive Director And Thatâs Great News For Missouri Republicans
Shane Schoeller narrowly missed winning the job he and I wish he had: Missouri Secretary of State.
Ambition Comes In Good and Bad Flavors
When I was in high school I wanted to be a US Senator.
The Establishmentâs Creed
I believe in cash, the money almighty, creator of happiness and wealth; and in Big Corporations, its only friend, which were conceived by the holy government, born of the power to tax, suffered under regulations, were criticized, bankrupted, and neglected.
Weednesday Post: Why The GOP Needs To Champion Marijuana Law Reform
**If Republicans want to put their liberty where their mouths are, they can begin by ending the war on weed.
The Best Grilling Of Bernanke Came From Senator Elizabeth Warren And Republicans Should Be Ashamed
I agree with Republican Senator Corker that inflation is a danger in the future.
Conscious Capitalism:The One Book Every Conservative Must Read
The motivating force behind the first tea party protests of February 27, 2009, was , in part, crony capitalism.
Hereâs How the RNC Rules Committee Fiasco Really Went Down
First, I understand that some Republicans who donât regularly read my blog were confused (and unhappy) about my âProstitutes in Business Suitsâ slogan for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce (and other business organizations that stop being conservatives when government moneyâs dangled before their eyes).
Why GOP Pandering to Young Voters Backfires
Marco Rubio gave the Republican response to the State of the Union address for two reasons.
Why The Sequester Is Worse Now Than It Will Be After It Happens
Welcome Dr. Gina Show Listeners! Republicans should announce âthe sequester wonât be so badâ and shut up, and science tells us why.
The Republican Party Seems Bent On Self-Destruction
Every election cycle millions of reliable Republican voters die and even more millions of Democrat voters get the vote.
Did Prostitutes In Business Suits Cost Ed Martin A Place On The Rules Committee?
You probably never heard of Lance Beshore of Joplin, MO. Heâs been Missouriâs delegate to the Republican National Committeeâs Rules Committee for 12 years.
Hereâs The Dirty Little Secret About Teachers Nobody Is Telling You About
I know a teacher pretty well, and I know nasty little secrets sheâs not telling.
Donât Let Missouriâs Businesspeople Become Prostitutes in Business Suits
Why would the Missouri Chamber of Commerce want to expand Obamacare in Missouri?
How We Fool Ourselves With Numbers
Often, the best outcome seems less satisfying than alternatives. Daniel Kahneman is a psychologist who won a Nobel in economics for Prospect Theory, more commonly called Behavioral Economics.
Ed Martinâs Grit Overwhelms Establishmentâs Power
In a blow to the old guard establishment,** the Missouri Republican State Committee elected Ed Martin Jr.
Our Tax Code: The Fustercluck From Which Everything Rancid Crawls
William F. Buckley proposed a simple tax reform in 1973. The language barrier that separates people like Buckley from that odd species we call Congress prevented his thoughts from finding fertile soil.
Congress Just Increased Deficits By $4 Trillion, And All I Got Was 2.9% Tax Increase
Youâll need a scorecard to keep up with the insanity in Washington this week.
Itâs Time To End War On Weed
When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for conservatives to divorce themselves from superstitions theyâve embraced since the Progressive Movement of the 1920s and join the pantheon of reasonable people, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.